Cotton candy machines can be expensive, but this DIY version from the folks at Make will set you back about $50, is completely reusable, and uses parts you can easily get from the hardware store. if you don't have them lying around.

The video above takes you through the process from start to finish, including all of the components you'll need to make your own: the mixing bowls, the fan motor, the propane torch, and of course, the sugar. It's not a DIY project for everyone, but if you have some room to work in your garage and love cotton candy, this project goes from working prototype to functioning candy maker in no time at all.